Methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate

• CAT Number: L041696
• CAS Number: 26537-19-9
• Molecular Formula: C12H16O2
• Molecular Weight: 192.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16O2/c1-12(2,3)10-7-5-9(6-8-10)11(13)14-4/h5-8H,1-4H3
• InChIKey: UPIJOAFHOIWPLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OC

Methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate（Cat No.:L041696）is an aromatic ester with the molecular formula C12H16O2. It consists of a benzoic acid core where the carboxylic acid is esterified with methanol and the para-position is substituted with a bulky tert-butyl group. This compound appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid and is valued in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. The tert-butyl group adds steric hindrance, enhancing selectivity in certain reactions. It is soluble in organic solvents and should be stored under standard laboratory conditions away from strong oxidizers.